Global Village Dubai Season 31: tickets, hours and tips

Global Village Season 31 opened on Wednesday 14 October 2026 and runs for more than seven months. Khaleej Times reports hours of 4pm to midnight from Monday to Thursday and 4pm to 1am at weekends.

General entry is Dh25 on weekdays and Dh30 from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays, the same as last season. The weekend rate applies to tickets bought on a Sunday. VIP packs are sold in limited numbers and cost considerably more, so check what they include on the official site.

Tickets are sold on the Global Village website and app and at the gates. Entry is free for children under three, adults aged 65 and over and people of determination.

Free parking lots surround the site, with paid and VIP zones closer to the entrance. Four public bus routes serve it: 102 from CentrePoint Metro, 103 from Union Metro, 104 from Ghubaiba Bus Station and 106 from Mall of Emirates Metro, typically running from about 3:15pm to 11:15pm. The RTA line for route queries is 800 9090.

Arrive when it opens at 4pm. The pavilions are calmest in the first two hours, ride queues are short and the light is better for photographs. By 8pm on a Thursday or Friday the walkways are crowded.

Returning favourites this season include Gardens of the World, which links the Egypt and China pavilions, Dragon Kingdom, a walk-through with eleven themed rooms, and the indoor Little Wonderers children's park. The organisers had not named the new attractions when we checked.

Scooters, bicycles, skateboards and hoverboards are not allowed, nor are pets, modest dress is expected and filming needs a permit.

Dubai Police have warned that fake websites and unverified social media pages sell tickets that do not exist, often copying the branding of well-known organisers. Buy only from the official website, app or gates, and see our guide to buying tickets safely.

If you are in Dubai for several days, the festival pairs naturally with the DXB Winter Festival and the Dubai Shopping Festival.